European Commission in the news

The EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes significantly bolster Ukrainian trade, enabling substantial imports and exports of agricultural, non-agricultural, and humanitarian goods since May 2022.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European nations condemned Israel's E1 settlement plan, citing its negative impact on the possibility of a contiguous Palestinian state.

The European Commission stated that despite gas storage being at 62% of capacity, there is no immediate concern about natural gas supply in the EU, though this is lower than the 74% storage level at the same time last year.

A new study reveals that around half of European rivers and streams are affected by salinisation, posing significant ecological and societal risks that are largely overlooked in current water policies.

This document describes a workshop on strategic autonomy for critical entities, focusing on the EU's efforts to reduce reliance on non-European actors and enhance resilience.

The European Commission is facing an inquiry by the European Ombudsman into its trade department's transparency and necessity of meetings with tobacco lobbyists, potentially violating WHO guidelines.

The EU and UNDP are strengthening public outreach for better access to services in Uzbekistan through training public relations specialists in modern communication techniques.

Spain will transfer 500 unaccompanied migrant children from Ceuta to the mainland, amidst calls from the EU Commission to return all migrants to Morocco despite Spanish law protecting these minors.

The EU has a strong foundation for biological AI but needs better collaboration, data governance, and real-world readiness assessment to fully leverage its potential in transforming biological research.

The European Commission missed its deadline to harmonize labelling requirements for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, potentially creating a tight compliance timeline for businesses.

The Electricity Coordination Group discussed the impact of extreme weather on electricity security in Central and South-East Europe, confirming stability but anticipating a tight situation ahead.

The European Commission approves Apple's revised App Store terms in the EU, despite continued objections from Epic Games.

The EU supports the International Criminal Court against new US sanctions targeting officials investigating Israel's actions in Gaza.

Researchers are proposing a new "mixture allocation factor" to improve EU chemical safety legislation by better addressing the risks of chemical mixtures, using the "risk cup" concept to identify and regulate high-risk chemical contributors.

The EU is a top global donor of humanitarian aid, providing nearly €2 billion in 2026 and adapting its strategies to address unprecedented global needs and protect aid workers.

Apple settled an App Store fee dispute with the European Commission, introducing new terms for the EU effective October 1.

Santander and Centerbridge Partners received EU clearance for joint control of UK payments group Ebury.

The European Commission confirms support for Spain's repatriation of all undocumented migrants from Ceuta to Morocco, including unaccompanied minors, under existing EU law.

The EU plans extensive new sanctions against Russia, targeting its military industrial complex, human rights violations, and hybrid activities, with proposals coming in September and October.

The EU's NIS2 cybersecurity law is experiencing a difficult rollout, potentially classifying a wide range of unexpected sectors as critical infrastructure.